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Could Chemotherapy Affect Sperm Count?
I am a 47 year old male diagnosed last year with B-cell Follicular Lymphoma last year. I was treated with 4 rounds of bendamustine and rituximab. Presently, I am in the maintenance phase of rituximab every 2 months for 2 years and have received 2 rounds so far. I am wondering if the chemo will affect seminal fluid/ sperm count/ fluid discoloration... basically anything such as male sexual side affects. Otherwise, where would you suggest that I look, please? Thank you very much.
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
All chemotherapy drugs lead to reduction in sperm counts. This reduction is permanent in some cases. Since you already have started chemotherapy long back, there is no question of sperm banking. It however, does not reduce your potency, and you can have a normal sex life. Having a child however, may prove to be difficult.
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